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Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Benfica host FC ST. Gallen in Lisbon on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. After the first leg in St.Gallen, this return fixture in Portugal will decide which club progresses in the 2026 continental campaign, adding extra weight to every tactical decision and moment of pressure.

With the tie framed by qualification stakes rather than league positioning, Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats around knockout experience, goal output and early-season sharpness become especially relevant. The Swiss side arrive with a narrow aggregate advantage from the first leg, while Benfica look to leverage home conditions in Lisbon to overturn that deficit and keep their European journey alive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short but already significant head-to-head history between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen in European competition.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Benfica wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • FC ST. Gallen wins: 1

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline in European competition begins with their first encounter on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, the Swiss hosts took a valuable 2-1 victory in the opening leg, immediately shaping the narrative of this two-match tie.

In that match on 23 July 2026, FC ST. Gallen led 1-1 at half-time and ultimately closed out a 2-1 win in regular time. The combination of a balanced first half and a decisive second-half edge underlined FC ST. Gallen’s ability to compete over 90 minutes against a traditionally strong European name like Benfica, and it gives them a slender but important lead coming into Lisbon.

With only this single competitive meeting on record, the historical context is narrow but clear: FC ST. Gallen have already shown they can trouble Benfica in this specific Europa League tie. The return leg in Lisbon will either confirm a rapid shift in this emerging head-to-head dynamic or allow Benfica to restore parity and reassert their status on home soil.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats are built entirely on their first-leg encounter in the 2026 UEFA Europa League qualifiers.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Benfica 1 - 2 FC ST. Gallen
  • Average Goals per Match: Benfica 1.00 vs FC ST. Gallen 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Benfica's stadium: (no previous matches played here in the current head-to-head record)
  • At FC ST. Gallen's stadium: 1 match played here — FC ST. Gallen won 1 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: FC ST. Gallen 2-1 Benfica (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For Benfica, the available numbers are season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League. They have played one match so far, the away leg in St.Gallen, and it ended in defeat. Offensively they have produced 1 goal, but defensively they have conceded 2, leaving them with a negative goal balance and immediate pressure to respond at home in the second leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 FC ST. Gallen Matches Results and Stats

FC ST. Gallen’s season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League consists of that same first-leg fixture at Kybunpark. They opened their campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Benfica, demonstrating attacking efficiency with 2 goals scored and a relatively solid defensive display, conceding just once. That win gives them both momentum and a narrow aggregate edge heading into the return match in Lisbon.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one match in the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen head-to-head record, the statistical sample is small but still instructive. FC ST. Gallen hold a 100% winning record so far and a 2-1 aggregate advantage in goals, reflecting a slightly more productive attack and marginally tighter defense in the first leg. Benfica, however, now return to Lisbon knowing that a single-goal deficit is far from insurmountable over 90 minutes at home. The numbers point to a tie that is finely balanced in aggregate but currently tilted toward the Swiss side, placing the onus on Benfica to raise their level and convert home advantage into progression.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.

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